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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2013
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung ST150F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was brought out 7 months after the ST150F so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-3 GPS matches up versus the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung ST150F

 WG-3 GPS ST150F 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2013More modern by 7 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 ST150F WG-3 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung ST150F

 WG-3 GPS ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has got external measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the ST150F.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and ST150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and ST150F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files however you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher WG-3 GPS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography info
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography info
41
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography features
Samsung ST150F Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (238 grams)
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Travel photography highlights
69
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (238g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (114g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography details
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography details
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (240 CIPA)
39
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (238g)
30
quite wide (25mm)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung ST150F
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung ST150F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung ST150F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-07-19 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 gr (0.52 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $300